Ela is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #684 in 2025 with 54 recorded births. This places Ela in the top 9% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 126 births ranking #372. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 184.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 4,690 girls born was named Ela. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.